Chemistry-Percentage Composition

NEET Chemistry Percentage Composition Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): The percentage composition of a compound is determined by the mass of each element present in the compound. | Reason (R): Elements in a compound are present in a fixed and definite ratio characteristic of that compound.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The assertion and reason are both true and related. The percentage composition is based on the mass of each element, which is determined by their fixed ratio in the compound, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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